UN chief appreciates and expresses full support for Pakistani diplomacy in US-Iran war

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his full support for Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East during a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday.

Amid the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran, Pakistani leaders have stepped up diplomatic efforts in coordination with Turkey and Egypt to help quell regional unrest. FM Dar engaged in telephone discussions with his counterparts from several Gulf states and other countries, emphasizing the importance of de-escalation and advocating for dialogue and diplomacy in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter.

FM Dar said on X today that it was a “great pleasure” to speak with the UN chief.

“The Secretary General expressed his gratitude and expressed full support for Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts towards peace and stability in the region,” he said.

The foreign minister said they exchanged views on the developing situation in West Asia and its implications for international peace and security.

“I emphasized that the UN remains indispensable to the prevention and resolution of conflicts, and I reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to diplomacy and dialogue as the only viable path to lasting peace.”

FM Dar also had a telephone interview with his Egyptian counterpart, Dr Badr Abdelatty.

The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation, stressing the importance of dialogue, restraint and collective efforts to foster peace and stability.

The Foreign Office said it reaffirmed its commitment to continue to support all efforts to advance peace and prosperity.

FM Dar also spoke with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan and discussed the latest developments in the regional and international landscape.

The two leaders exchanged views on the developing situation and underlined the crucial need for dialogue and sustained diplomatic efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region.